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Quick Quotes
"The first pitch of the game was a sinker away and from then on, I didn't have a feel for it. My off-speed pitches were pretty good, except for that one pitch hit for a home run. The leadoff double I didn't get it in far enough, I wasn't able to establish the inside part of the plate tonight. I didn't do a good job of putting myself in counts to be successful. That game's on me, for sure."
-Chase Anderson
"I've been working in the bullpens and doing pretty good in between [starts] but I've got to carry it into games. You don't last in this game very long if you don't go deep in the game as a starting pitcher. I've got to get better for sure."
-Chase Anderson
"I always said, 'What could I do if I could stay healthy?' It turns out I'd be 2-10 with a 5.00 (ERA). That's the (expletive) part. It's gone the opposite direction."
-Brandon McCarthy
Daily Digest
Anderson Chased Early, Pirates Take Game 2
Chase Anderson lasted only 3.2 innings as the Pittsburgh Pirated held the Diamondback offense in check yet again while pounding out 11 hits in those first four inning.
McCarth Healthy, So What's the Issue?
For the first time in what seems like recorded history, Brandon McCarthy remains healthy and fit to play entering July. So why is this one of his worst seasons ever?
Toussaint Debuts/Trumbo Fields
First round draft pick Touki Toussaint made his professional debut in the AZL. The 18 year-old surrendered 1 walk, 1 hit, and 1 ER while striking out 3 in an inning of work. In the same game, Mark Trumbo played the field for the first time since going to the DL.
Wade Miley has had a rough season, His last two outings have been much better. Diamondbacks GM Kevin Towers thinks this may be a sign of good things to come.
Around MLB
Tom Verducci makes his 2014 mid-season awards picks Some of the picks are easy, others seem a bit intriguing, and Chris Owings needs to hurry up and get healthy.
Once again, the New York Yankees laughed at MLB's spending restrictions to land the lion's share of available talent on the first day of international signings, inking 8 of Baseball America's top 28 prospects.
Cubs Sweep Series at Fenway for First Time in 99 Years
You know you're having a tough season when the Cubs sweep you, but four hits by Darwin Barney and five RBO from Justin Ruggiano might be signs the Universe has turned its back on the Red Sox.
One Pitch. Two Replays. Three Outs.
The Cleveland Indians turned an unlikely triple play on Tuesday night, aided by two replays and a Puig TOOTBLAN.
Video Proof: Because some things need to be seen to be believed.